Research Coordinator III - Neurosurgery (Neuro Oncology)
UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX, United States
This position is with the Department of Neurosurgery working with the Neuro-Oncology team in the Research Division. The position would lead initiating clinical trials, implementing active trials, contributing to trial finances, and assisting in trial closeouts.
The ideal candidate should have an understanding of brain tumors and experience leading all clinical trials – industry and federal, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in the Neuro-Oncology team within the Department of Neurosurgery.
Additional Duties
Assist the Program Manager and Faculty in the development, implementation, and closure of all Neuro-Oncology Clinical Trials
Assist in the submission of all IRB protocols, maintain protocols, and ensure compliance in all Neuro-Oncology Clinical Trials.
Assist the Program Manager in the administrative direction of study personnel.
Position Summary
Under minimal supervision, assists with human subject research project conduct and management, including participant recruitment and data collection, entry, management, and analysis. Assists with research project logistics, maintaining records, preparing reports, and meeting research milestones and deadlines.
Position Key Accountabilities
Assists with human subjects research activities, including participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection through surveys, interviews, and observations, ensuring that all activities are conducted according to study protocols.
Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy, compliance and integrity of data; supports Data Management Sharing (DMS) plan.
Finalizes annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff have received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
Assists in the preparation of progress and annual reports, contracts and grant proposals to various funding agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
May assist with regulatory submissions (e.g., Institutional Review Board(s), FDA, etc.).
Assists investigator with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including statistical tests and the creation of figures, tables, and graphs; helps prepare research papers, presentations, and reports including manuscripts for publications and conferences.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets, initiates re‑budgeting requests based on the needs of research staff, authorizes expenditures for multiple projects, attends research planning meetings to prepare budget drafts for departmental leadership approval, and reconciles and monitors invoices.
Responsible for coordinating and responding to site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
May be responsible for maintaining study materials (e.g., test kits, investigational drugs and devices).
May provide administrative direction, training and guidance to study personnel within the department.
May provide recommendations by identifying opportunities to enhance, re‑terminate, or re‑direct resources across various research projects to ensure timely completion of project guidelines.
Supports complex scheduling and logistical needs to meet projects' expectations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification and Skills
Completion of Human Research Subjects training.
Demonstrated data management skills.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Detail oriented.
Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment; required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls, including personal protective equipment, must be followed.
Health Services Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) by Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) preferred.
Minimum Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required. • Master’s Degree preferred. • May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience Required. • May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
Position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215; Texas Government Code 411.094; Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2); and Texas Government Code 791.4 Residency Requirement.
Holder may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2). The ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification for hiring and continued employment.
Personnel will be routinely reviewed to ensure that criminal history or continuous connections to foreign adversaries do not preclude ability to maintain security integrity.
Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees.
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – around 37–38 days per year).
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
Retirement/pension plan.
Employee Wellbeing
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care.
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The ideal candidate should have an understanding of brain tumors and experience leading all clinical trials – industry and federal, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in the Neuro-Oncology team within the Department of Neurosurgery.
Additional Duties
Assist the Program Manager and Faculty in the development, implementation, and closure of all Neuro-Oncology Clinical Trials
Assist in the submission of all IRB protocols, maintain protocols, and ensure compliance in all Neuro-Oncology Clinical Trials.
Assist the Program Manager in the administrative direction of study personnel.
Position Summary
Under minimal supervision, assists with human subject research project conduct and management, including participant recruitment and data collection, entry, management, and analysis. Assists with research project logistics, maintaining records, preparing reports, and meeting research milestones and deadlines.
Position Key Accountabilities
Assists with human subjects research activities, including participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection through surveys, interviews, and observations, ensuring that all activities are conducted according to study protocols.
Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy, compliance and integrity of data; supports Data Management Sharing (DMS) plan.
Finalizes annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff have received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
Assists in the preparation of progress and annual reports, contracts and grant proposals to various funding agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
May assist with regulatory submissions (e.g., Institutional Review Board(s), FDA, etc.).
Assists investigator with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including statistical tests and the creation of figures, tables, and graphs; helps prepare research papers, presentations, and reports including manuscripts for publications and conferences.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets, initiates re‑budgeting requests based on the needs of research staff, authorizes expenditures for multiple projects, attends research planning meetings to prepare budget drafts for departmental leadership approval, and reconciles and monitors invoices.
Responsible for coordinating and responding to site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
May be responsible for maintaining study materials (e.g., test kits, investigational drugs and devices).
May provide administrative direction, training and guidance to study personnel within the department.
May provide recommendations by identifying opportunities to enhance, re‑terminate, or re‑direct resources across various research projects to ensure timely completion of project guidelines.
Supports complex scheduling and logistical needs to meet projects' expectations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification and Skills
Completion of Human Research Subjects training.
Demonstrated data management skills.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Detail oriented.
Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment; required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls, including personal protective equipment, must be followed.
Health Services Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) by Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) preferred.
Minimum Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required. • Master’s Degree preferred. • May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience Required. • May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
Position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215; Texas Government Code 411.094; Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2); and Texas Government Code 791.4 Residency Requirement.
Holder may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2). The ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification for hiring and continued employment.
Personnel will be routinely reviewed to ensure that criminal history or continuous connections to foreign adversaries do not preclude ability to maintain security integrity.
Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees.
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – around 37–38 days per year).
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
Retirement/pension plan.
Employee Wellbeing
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care.
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